Pterodon emarginatus
Pterodon emarginatus, commonly known as a specialized medicinal herb, holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant is valued for its unique bioactive compounds. Research into its chemical constituents continues to uncover potential therapeutic applications, highlighting its importance in traditional healing and modern pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Pterodon emarginatus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Pterodon, with its species designation being emarginatus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pterodon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pterodon emarginatus, is referred to by several different names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese and French, it is commonly called Sucupira, while in Bengali, it is known as সুকুপিরা. It is transliterated in Persian as پتردن امارجیناتوس and is identified in Chinese as 微毛翼豆.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Sucupira | Wikidata |
| bpy | সুকুপিরা | Wikidata |
| fa | پتردن امارجیناتوس | Wikidata |
| zh | 微毛翼豆 | Wikidata |
| fr | Sucupira | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within the South American continent. Its distribution begins in Western South America, where it is specifically found in Bolivia. A significant portion of its range is concentrated in Brazil, covering the North and Northeast territories. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the West-Central and Southeast regions of Brazil. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches this medicinal plant occupies.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pterodon emarginatus, utilizes its reproductive structures to ensure the continuation of its species within its natural habitat. The biological cycle of the plant involves the development of specialized fruits that serve to protect the developing embryos. Once the maturation process is complete, the plant releases its seeds, which are essential for dispersal and the eventual germination of new individuals.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pterodon emarginatus has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include farnesol, hederagenin, luteolin-7-O-rutinoside, schaftoside, soyasaponin Bb.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| farnesol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hederagenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schaftoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soyasaponin Bb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soyasaponin Be | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vicenin-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pterodon emarginatus has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Bronchodilator, Tonic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bronchodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pterodon emarginatus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium bovis, analgesic, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium bovis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |